African American librarians cancel July convention in Indianapolis in protest
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The National Conference of African Americans Librarians is pulling their national conference out of Indianapolis in response to the controversy around the local search of a new library CEO.
The convention was scheduled to be in Indianapolis in July. The group said in a news release issued Friday that the actions of the Indianapolis Public Library Board created an inhospitable location.
- Indianapolis city councilors tell library board to name former previous leader as CEO
- Indianapolis library board met with opposition after declining to install Nichelle Hayes as new CEO
- Protestors push back on library board, advocate for interim CEO permanent appointment
The conference will be in New Orleans in 2024.
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